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Lyf Family History

Lyf Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lye, Lyn, Ly, Lu, Yu, Li, Yi, Rye, Lyon, Lee

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Where is the Lyf family from?

You can see how Lyf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyf family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Lyf families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lyf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Lyf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 50 immigration records available for the last name Lyf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lyf. For the veterans among your Lyf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyf lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyf ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lyf

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